Breadcrumb Home Industries Data Centers Powering the AI Future Architectures for Scalable Data Center Growth. FASTER POWER TO RACK Your single partner for power: turnkey substations for grid connectivity, integrated bridging and islanding architectures providing stability when you can't wait on the grid, all while ensuring reliable uptime from grid to rack. Flexible Configurations Support grid-connected, bridging, or islanded architectures — from turnkey substations to on-site BESS and generation — configured as engineered equipment packages (EEPs) or full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts. Accelerate Grid Connectivity Deep domain expertise in data center substation projects means streamlined, on-time, on-budget execution, so interconnection delays don't stand between you and energization. Power Stability, Tailored to Your Architecture MV-UPS anchors data center power stability, delivering voltage, current, and reactive power support alongside backup power to protect both grid and on-site equipment while AI workloads run without disruption. This upstream reliability drives downstream TOTEX1 reduction — with eSTATCOM and BESS extending this portfolio further, tailored to your architecture. Reliability and availability Improved reliability across every architecture, powered by EMS orchestration, digital substation monitoring and real-time optimization using AI, machine learning and digital twins. 1 TOTEX (Total Expenditure): the combined capital and operating expenditure of a data center facility over its lifecycle. Reference Architectures Every data center needs different power options — grid-connected, bridging, or islanded — especially as time-to-market pressure means sites can't always wait on the grid. From keeping construction on schedule with bridging power while your interconnection is pending, to running fully independent of the grid, we provide the reliability and flexibility to support your data center at every stage. Every site is unique, so contact us to discuss your specific configuration, challenges, and goals. Ready to explore? See the architecture diagram or tab through the reference architectures below. Grid-Connected Bridging Islanded Grid-Connected GE Vernova delivers a complete, turnkey substation for data centers connecting directly to the grid — the fastest, most proven path from utility to rack. Engineered end-to-end from HV switchyard through MV switchgear to the data hall, and paired with MV-UPS, it's built to keep power stable as AI workloads place new demands on a live grid connection. Delivered your way, engineered as one system GE Vernova integrates grid-tied power solutions through flexible project structures — as an engineered equipment package (EEP) for operators managing their own construction, or as a full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for a single point of accountability. Either way, power stability is engineered from the start, with MV-UPS as the central element and orchestrated by EMS for a single point of visibility across the full path, from grid to rack. Stability at every stage of a live grid connection Staying connected to the grid means protecting that connection, not just drawing from it. Voltage disturbances at the interconnection point, power quality through the conversion chain, and the rapid load swings of AI training and inference cycles all place demands on the connection itself. MV-UPS not only provides grid-forming reactive power support to keep the interconnection stable in both directions, it also delivers clean, continuous power through the site, and absorbs the load-side volatility that would otherwise show up as stress on the grid — together meeting the reliability standards hyperscale operators require while staying in good standing with the utility. Engineering, consulting, and generation strategy for the interconnection process Beyond the substation itself, GE Vernova's Consulting Services team supports the interconnection process from site selection through long-term capacity planning — helping operators navigate grid capacity constraints, interconnection queue timelines, and load growth that will scale well past initial commissioning. For sites looking to hedge against grid volatility or supplement capacity, this same planning process can incorporate onsite generation, including GE Vernova's gas power and wind solutions, alongside the grid-connected architecture. Back to overview EMS GE Vernova’s EMS platform brings your entire energy ecosystem under one view — integrating seamlessly with site SCADA, your existing intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), and metering devices for real-time visibility and control. EMS coordinates the full path from utility feed to rack, giving operators the data-driven optimization needed to hit site performance and uptime goals from day one. HV Zone Substation GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business delivers full-scope engineering and design for high-voltage data center substations, from AIS (air-insulated substation) to GIS (gas-insulated substation) configurations — so space-constrained sites get the same reliable grid connection as those with room to spare. Through flexible service agreements, we collaborate with data center operators and utility providers to optimize electrical infrastructure and improve performance of substations and network assets balancing performance, investment, and operating costs. High voltage equipment supports every layer of the substation from power and distribution transformers , and circuit Breakers to disconnectors and instrument transformers. The GRiDEA portfolio adds SF₆-free switchgear to help data centers and utilities decarbonize. GridBeats™ brings device management, digital substation solutions, and GridBeats™ APS together into a single IEC 61850-native automation layer — coordinating protection, control, and asset data across every device in the substation, built in from day one not as a bolt-on after energization. eSTATCOM eSTATCOM provides active power response, synthetic inertia and fast frequency response through the rapid load swings characteristic of AI compute clusters. Responding in real time — faster than traditional grid-side systems — its smooth spikes and valleys keeping the site connected through grid events and delivers the reliability hyperscale service level agreements (SLAs) demand. MV Zone MV-UPS MV-UPS creates a MV DC-coupled island that fully decouples critical server loads from grid transients, voltage dips, and frequency events — giving sensitive AI compute processes total immunity rather than a delayed response it absorbs massive load spikes instantly keeping the site within grid ramp-rate requirements and protecting against costly utility penalties all while running at industry-leading efficiency. BESS BESS lowers energy costs through peak shaving and load management, accelerates project deployment where grid or permitting constraints exist, and creates new value through grid service participation, turning energy infrastructure into a revenue-generating asset MV Switchgear GE Vernova's MV switchgear (S Tier and M Tier) portfolio for data centers offers a highly reliable, compact solution that reduces maintenance requirements and the total cost of ownership. Further optimization of TOTEX and a reduction in the installation footprint are possible when paired with an MV-UPS in the power train. LV Zone Protection Control & Metering Protection & Metering Gridbeats™ APS keeps switchgear protected and reduces downtime with sub millisecond coordination across every device in the facilities, so faults are isolated before they become outages. Real-time metering on load power factor and power quality gives the operators visibility to catch issues early and keep power clean throughout the facility. Motor Health Management Ensure maximum uptime for your cooling infrastructure with motor health management. By leveraging electrical signature analysis and machine learning, we detect early signs of abnormality in the mission-critical pumps and mechanical systems your data center depends on—addressing issues long before they lead to critical failure. Data Center Asset Performance Gridbeats™ Asset Performance Management (APM) turns asset health into a maintenance strategy not a guessing game — predictive and prescriptive and insights means maintenance happens smarter and more efficiently extending the life of every asset across the facility. Distribution Transformer Pad-mounted distribution transformers provide efficient, versatile power transformation for data center infrastructure, meeting rigorous industry standards for performance and sustainability. Bridging Bridging power keeps data centers moving while the grid connection is pending — a complete, engineered power system built on MV-UPS and orchestrated by EMS. It's real, code-compliant power sized to carry actual load, so testing, commissioning, and even early production don't have to wait for the grid interconnection to be completed. Real power for the pending-connection period Bridging power is engineered to the same electrical standards as a grid-connected facility. MV-UPS delivers clean, continuous medium-voltage power at data center scale and is sized to the site's actual load profile rather than a bare-minimum backup capacity. That means construction, commissioning, and initial rack loading can proceed on schedule, using power built to run the facility, not just hold it over. Stability while the grid connection is underway Until interconnection is complete, the data center's power system carries the full stability load on its own. MV-UPS maintains clean power quality, rides through disturbances at the site level and absorbs load swings from testing and early operations that would otherwise have nowhere to go. It meets the reliability bar hyperscale operators expect from a live grid connection — ahead of that connection being in place. A managed transition, not a hard switch Bridging power isn't the end state — it's the path to one. EMS orchestrates the shift from bridging into full grid-connected operation once interconnection is complete, coordinating MV-UPS through the handoff so the transition happens without disrupting live workloads or requiring a planned outage. Back to overview EMS GE Vernova’s EMS platform brings your entire energy ecosystem under one view — integrating seamlessly with site SCADA, your existing intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), and metering devices for real-time visibility and control. EMS coordinates the full path from utility feed to rack, giving operators the data-driven optimization needed to hit site performance and uptime goals from day one. On-site Generation Future Grid ConnectionAwaiting Interconnection GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business delivers full-scope engineering and design for high-voltage data center substations, from AIS (air-insulated substation) to GIS (gas-insulated substation) configurations — so space-constrained sites get the same reliable grid connection as those with room to spare. Through flexible service agreements, we collaborate with data center operators and utility providers to optimize electrical infrastructure and improve performance of substations and network assets balancing performance, investment, and operating costs. High voltage equipment supports every layer of the substation from power and distribution transformers , and circuit Breakers to disconnectors and instrument transformers. The GRiDEA portfolio adds SF₆-free switchgear to help data centers and utilities decarbonize. GridBeats™ brings device management, digital substation solutions, and GridBeats™ APS together into a single IEC 61850-native automation layer — coordinating protection, control, and asset data across every device in the substation, built in from day one not as a bolt-on after energization. Turbine Wind & Solar MV Zone MV Transformer Pad-mounted distribution transformers provide efficient, versatile power transformation for data center infrastructure, meeting rigorous industry standards for performance and sustainability. MV-UPS MV-UPS creates a MV DC-coupled island that fully decouples critical server loads from grid transients, voltage dips, and frequency events — giving sensitive AI compute processes total immunity rather than a delayed response it absorbs massive load spikes instantly keeping the site within grid ramp-rate requirements and protecting against costly utility penalties all while running at industry-leading efficiency. BESS Our BESS provides the critical energy buffer required to bridge the gap between initial site energization and permanent grid connection. By enabling rapid black-start capabilities and stabilizing local voltage while your primary power sources—such as gas turbines—come online, our BESS solution allows you to bypass interconnection delays and accelerate your speed-to-market. MV Switchgear GE Vernova's MV switchgear (S Tier and M Tier) portfolio for data centers offers a highly reliable, compact solution that reduces maintenance requirements and the total cost of ownership. Further optimization of TOTEX and a reduction in the installation footprint are possible when paired with an MV-UPS in the power train. LV Zone Protection Control & Metering Protection & Metering Gridbeats™ APS keeps switchgear protected and reduces downtime with sub millisecond coordination across every device in the facilities, so faults are isolated before they become outages. Real-time metering on load power factor and power quality gives the operators visibility to catch issues early and keep power clean throughout the facility. Motor Health Management Ensure maximum uptime for your cooling infrastructure with motor health management. By leveraging electrical signature analysis and machine learning, we detect early signs of abnormality in the mission-critical pumps and mechanical systems your data center depends on—addressing issues long before they lead to critical failure. Data Center Asset Performance Gridbeats™ Asset Performance Management (APM) turns asset health into a maintenance strategy not a guessing game — predictive and prescriptive and insights means maintenance happens smarter and more efficiently extending the life of every asset across the facility. Distribution Transformer Pad-mounted distribution transformers provide efficient, versatile power transformation for data center infrastructure, meeting rigorous industry standards for performance and sustainability. Islanded Islanded power is built for data centers that run independent of the grid by design — a complete, engineered power system built with onsite generation and MV-UPS orchestrated by EMS. It's a purpose-built architecture for sites where grid connection isn't part of the plan, engineered to the same standards as a grid-connected facility. Full electrical independence, engineered for continuous operation An islanded site has no grid reference to fall back on, so the power system has to establish and hold its own voltage and frequency at all times. Onsite generation provides the primary power source, sized to the site's actual load, while MV-UPS smooths the load swings and transient demands of AI training and inference cycles that would otherwise stress generation alone. Together, they're built to run as the facility's only source of power, not a backup to one. Stability with no grid to lean on Every stability function a grid connection would normally provide has to be built into the site itself. MV-UPS provides the fast-responding support needed to hold voltage and frequency steady as load shifts, while onsite generation carries the sustained baseline. Together, they're engineered to carry the full reliability burden a utility grid would otherwise share — with nothing behind them to fall back on. One orchestrated system, running as a microgrid Generation and storage only work as an islanded architecture if they're coordinated in real time. EMS manages the balance between onsite generation and MV-UPS continuously, dispatching each to match load as it changes — giving operators a single point of visibility and control over a system that has to do everything a utility grid would otherwise do. Back to overview EMS GE Vernova’s EMS platform brings your entire energy ecosystem under one view — integrating seamlessly with site SCADA, your existing intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), and metering devices for real-time visibility and control. EMS coordinates the full path from utility feed to rack, giving operators the data-driven optimization needed to hit site performance and uptime goals from day one. On-site Generation Turbine Wind & Solar MV Zone MV Transformer Pad-mounted distribution transformers provide efficient, versatile power transformation for data center infrastructure, meeting rigorous industry standards for performance and sustainability. MV-UPS MV-UPS creates a MV DC-coupled island that fully decouples critical server loads from grid transients, voltage dips, and frequency events — giving sensitive AI compute processes total immunity rather than a delayed response it absorbs massive load spikes instantly keeping the site within grid ramp-rate requirements and protecting against costly utility penalties all while running at industry-leading efficiency. BESS BESS serves as the grid-forming anchor, seamlessly integrating with onsite gas turbines and renewables to provide the instantaneous power and frequency stability required to maintain autonomous, high-density operations independent of the utility grid. MV Switchgear GE Vernova's MV switchgear (S Tier and M Tier) portfolio for data centers offers a highly reliable, compact solution that reduces maintenance requirements and the total cost of ownership. Further optimization of TOTEX and a reduction in the installation footprint are possible when paired with an MV-UPS in the power train. LV Zone Protection Control & Metering Protection & Metering Gridbeats™ APS keeps switchgear protected and reduces downtime with sub millisecond coordination across every device in the facilities, so faults are isolated before they become outages. Real-time metering on load power factor and power quality gives the operators visibility to catch issues early and keep power clean throughout the facility. Motor Health Management Ensure maximum uptime for your cooling infrastructure with motor health management. By leveraging electrical signature analysis and machine learning, we detect early signs of abnormality in the mission-critical pumps and mechanical systems your data center depends on—addressing issues long before they lead to critical failure. Data Center Asset Performance Gridbeats™ Asset Performance Management (APM) turns asset health into a maintenance strategy not a guessing game — predictive and prescriptive and insights means maintenance happens smarter and more efficiently extending the life of every asset across the facility. LV Distribution Transformer Pad-mounted distribution transformers provide efficient, versatile power transformation for data center infrastructure, meeting rigorous industry standards for performance and sustainability. Grid-Connected Bridging Islanded STRATEGIC ALLIANCE Engineering the Power Layer for Gigascale AI Factories With NVIDIA, we're co-developing reference designs that treat power as a first-class layer of AI factory design — validated in simulation before a single site is selected. Standardizing the Future of Data Center Power GE Vernova joins the Open Compute Project (OCP) to help shape the next generation of data center power infrastructure. By joining the OCP Community, we are stepping into a collaborative ecosystem of technology leaders and innovators to help redefine how the next generation of data centers are powered. 800VDC Reference Designs, Co-Developed GE Vernova and NVIDIA are collaborating on energy solutions for giga-scale AI "factories," including 800-volt direct current (VDC) systems built for faster, more efficient, and scalable infrastructure. The work is part of a broader industry shift NVIDIA has described as a five-layer AI cake — with energy as the foundational layer that everything else depends on. Click to download whitepaper Simulating the Grid-to-Rack Path Before Breaking Ground GE Vernova's digital twin work aligns with the NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint, letting utilities and developers model grid behavior, substations, and AI factory loads together before a site is even selected. That system-level modeling helps validate interconnection strategies, reduce project risk, and accelerate time to power in grid-constrained regions — turning a known industry bottleneck into something you can test for in advance. Click to learn more Power Generation to Electrification at the Rack GE Vernova is one of several infrastructure leaders helping scale AI factories into flexible, grid-aware assets, an effort showcased at CERAWeek 2026. Our specific role spans power generation and electrification all the way to the rack, giving operators one partner across that full path rather than a patchwork of vendors for each layer. Click to learn more 2 / 4 Customer Story SUCCESSFUL POWER-UP OF QSCALE’S Q01 CAMPUS HIGH-DENSITY COMPUTING CENTER Learn More Project GE Vernova’s Electrification business provided critical electrical infrastructure in the development of QScale’s Q01 Campus, including a double busbar substation that can deliver 142 MW of capacity and is powered by nearly 100% renewable energy. Technology DT1-145 Dead Tank Circuit BreakersCGVB-08 145 kV vertical break disconnectors, including a DWatch smart operating mechanismOTCF oil-filled coupling capacitor voltage transformers Customer Story DELIVERS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER IN AUSTRALIA Learn More Project Delivery of a substation to power the data center from a 132 kV grid. Technology Complete 132/22 kV AIS substation comprising incoming underground cables, AIS bays, power transformers, switchboards, and prefabricated control rooms, as well as full protection, metering, SCADA, and auxiliary power systems. Customer Story DIGITIZATION UNDERWAY AS GE VERNOVA’S ELECTRIFICATION BUSINESS WORKS IN SUPPORT OF LARGE-SCALE DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT Learn More Project Electrification at GE Vernova, in partnership with a client, is working on the grid connection of a major hyperscale data center. The project is set to include a new 110/10 kV substation involving installation, testing, and commissioning and has an estimated completion date of end of 2024. Technology A new high-voltage turn-key 110/10 kV substation, triple busbar, 19 bays, 10 kV AIS double busbar, two 110 kV earth fault neutralizers, and two 10 kV earth fault neutralizers. Electrification at GE Vernova will also provide civil works, protection and control systems, metering solutions, along with advisory services. 1/3 Learn more about electrification solutions for data centers What's the difference between front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter data center power? Front-of-the-meter (FOM) refers to data center power infrastructure on the utility side of the meter; behind-the-meter (BTM) refers to infrastructure the data center owns and controls on-site. This distinction is about ownership and metering position — separate from how a site gets its power (grid-connected, bridging, or islanded), which is an architecture choice depending on grid capacity and energy procurement requirements. A data center might run FOM equipment for grid interconnection while managing BTM systems like MV UPS and BESS for on-site power stability. How can data centers power their operations more sustainably? High-voltage SF₆-free equipment reduces emissions from substation infrastructure without compromising reliability. GE Vernova's GRiDEA portfolio brings SF₆-free switchgear into data center substations, cutting a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions from the electrical infrastructure itself — one of the ways operators can improve their sustainability profile regardless of how the site's power is ultimately generated. How does grid congestion affect the performance of data centers? Grid congestion and interconnection delays can push a data center's energization timeline back by months or years, stalling construction, testing, and revenue-generating operations. Bridging power—a complete, engineered system using MV-UPS—allows construction, commissioning, and even early production to proceed on schedule, bypassing the risks of grid connection delays. How does power quality affect the performance of data centers? Voltage dips, frequency events, and grid transients can disrupt sensitive AI compute processes, risking downtime and lost workloads. MV-UPS creates a DC-coupled island that fully decouples critical server loads from these disturbances, giving compute infrastructure total immunity rather than a delayed response to grid instability. What are the benefits of islanded (microgrid) operation for a data center? Islanded operation lets a data center run fully independent of the grid, on a power system engineered to the same reliability standard as a grid-connected facility. Built on on-site generation and MV-UPS, orchestrated by EMS, it's suited to sites where grid connection isn't part of the plan — not just a backup, but a purpose-built primary power architecture. What is bridging power in a data center? Bridging power is a complete, engineered power system — built on MV-UPS — that carries a data center through the period while grid interconnection is pending. It's real, code-compliant power sized to actual load, not a temporary workaround, so testing, commissioning, and early production don't have to wait for the grid connection to complete. What is a medium-voltage (MV) UPS and how is it different from a standard UPS? An MV-UPS operates directly at medium voltage, delivering power at data center scale without the step-down conversion a standard low-voltage UPS requires. By creating a direct current (DC)-coupled island, it fully decouples critical server loads from grid transients, voltage dips, and frequency events — giving sensitive AI compute processes total immunity rather than a delayed, reactive response. On the grid side, the MV-UPS precisely regulates how much active power is drawn from the network, ensuring compliance with contractual and grid code requirements. On the load side, it operates in grid-forming mode, delivering a stable voltage, frequency and power factor regardless of grid disturbances or rapid load changes. Integrated batteries dynamically absorb or inject power, instantaneously balancing the difference between grid input and load demand. What role does EMS play in a data center's power architecture? An EMS acts as the intelligent orchestrator across the data center energy ecosystem, integrating with the site SCADA and metering for real-time control. Whether in grid-connected, bridging, or islanded mode, the EMS coordinates the handoff between MV-UPS, BESS, and on-site generation, providing operators with a single point of control regardless of the architecture. Featured Resources Electrification solutions for data centers AI Factory AC Power Architectures Proven AC power architectures for AI data centers, optimized for grid-connected, islanded, and hybrid operation within today’s interconnection and infrastructure constraints. Download AI Factories Whitepaper 800 VDC Power Architectures for AI Next-generation DC distribution pathways designed for extreme AI power density. Download 800 VDC whitepaper Data Center Market Analysis Uncover the biggest grid challenges for AI data centers - and how to solve them fast Browse Whitepaper Scaling for the AI Era - Data Centers and the Energy Transition Speed up AI data center deployment with turnkey substations Browse Flipbook Data Center Solutions Discover GE Vernova’s Grid Automation portfolio of data center solutions designed to address the ever-evolving data center landscape – with profitability, efficiency, and sustainability at the forefront. Learn More Greening the Future Data Center Infrastructure White Paper Read more about how data centers are relying on renewable energy for a more sustainable future. Learn More The Data Centers AI & ML Trilemma White Paper Learn about the role Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning play in data center development. Learn More 2 / 7 Hear from our experts As the data center market continues to expand, we continue to be seen as a partner in the data center ecosystem and continue to collaborate proactively with customers facing supply chain challenges. GE Vernova is committed to helping accelerate data center customer project cycles and helping them stay on budget and schedule. Claudia Blanco Chief Innovation Officer, GE Vernova GE Vernova has deep domain expertise to help accelerate delivery of power to data centers. The data center electrical infrastructure is critical to stable operation. Our turnkey data center substation solutions help provide a single “1-stop shop” approach eliminating project and logistical complexities of multiple vendor projects. Mandar Pandit Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, GE Vernova As AI advances, data centers face rising energy demands—and the challenge of meeting them sustainably. This is why, at GE Vernova, we engage with data center operators and customers early in their journey, to understand their needs, customize solutions to electrify their assets, and solve their challenges. Hassina Saad Global Industry Segment Leader, GE Vernova
